Report: Raptors showing trade interest in Hornets’ LaMelo Ball
The Toronto Raptors could be setting up for a big off-season splash. The Raptors and Minnesota Timberwolves have emerged as two teams with interest in trading for Charlotte Hornets star point guard LaMelo Ball, NBA insider Marc Stein reported Wednesday. Ball, 24, has played his entire career in Charlotte and has three years remaining on the five-year, $260-million max contract he signed with the Hornets. Over 72 games last season, Ball averaged 20.1 points, 7.1 assists and 4.8 rebounds over 28 minutes a game. The Hornets were knocked out in the NBA play-in tournament, and may be looking to shift...
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